Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000. Placement in the range is commensurate with experience.

Exemption Status: Exempt

The Dalton School, a progressive K-12 gender-inclusive school in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, is consistently recognized as one of the preeminent independent day schools in the nation. Known for its child-centered approach and an exceptional, inspiring faculty, Dalton enrolls over 1,300 students with approximately 350 faculty and staff. Guided by the Dalton Plan, the foundation of a Dalton education, our faculty meets each student’s evolving needs, interests, and abilities, and fosters diversity as an integral part of school life. Dalton challenges each student to develop intellectual independence, creativity, curiosity, and a sense of responsibility toward others both within the School and in the broader community.

The Office of Advancement and Alumni Relations seeks its next full-time Special Events Manager to join its dynamic team starting July 1, 2025. Reporting to the Chief Advancement Officer, this position will lead, manage, and support all aspects of Advancement team events and will assist with school-wide events as needed. The individual will be committed to Dalton’s mission, passionate about education, and have the talent and ability to work successfully with colleagues, parents, alumni, volunteers, and other Dalton community members.  

This is a full-time, in-person position. May require early mornings, evenings, and weekend work as needed. 

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute Advancement fundraising, cultivation, and stewardship events including the Spring Benefit, Grandfriends Day, Leadership and Volunteer Appreciation Reception, Kindergarten Parents Cocktail Party, New Parents Breakfasts, Volunteer Thank You Breakfast, memorials, and other celebrations as needed.
• Develop and manage the timeline and all logistical aspects of events (securing space/venue, negotiating contracts, hosting team and volunteer meetings, ordering supplies and food, creating and monitoring registrations and related reporting, working with internal and external vendors).
• Recruit, manage, and steward volunteers and related committees.
• Create and manage event budgets.
• Partner with Chief Advancement Officer to achieve annual revenue goals and provide financial and participant reports after each event.
• Oversee Raiser’s Edge events module and manage event registration and reporting to the Advancement team and volunteers.
• Partner with Database Services Administrator on data integrity and integration.
• Collaborate with Advancement and Communications colleagues on event invitations, journals, marketing materials, and social media content.
• Collaborate with Alumni and Annual Fund colleagues on event planning as needed.
• Train and mentor Advancement team colleagues on registration and events modules.
• Assist with annual calendar of events process.

Qualifications:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professionally rigorous environment and manage multiple demands and deadlines.
• Benefit and auction event experience with proven frontline fundraising skills and demonstrated success metrics.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge/NXT or a comparable Development database. 
• Proficiency in event planning software and programs.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in G-Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong grasp of the role of technology in fundraising and event management.
• Ability to work well independently and as a team player.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence; sense of humor welcome.
• Bachelor’s Degree.

While we have included the essential functions and basic skills, this is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. The Chief Advancement Officer may assign additional functions and requirements as deemed appropriate.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to the employment portal using the following link -https://www.dalton.org/employment

The Dalton School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, ethnic origin, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law in the administration of our educational policies, hiring policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, and other school-administered programs.